A scale-house operator in Indiana once told me that they'll pull almost every heavy-haul for a check just to demonstrate to their bosses that their efforts are showing "compliance" with the Regs. It's just a "numbers game."
Yes, it's good to have the latitude to spend money on the right hauler, with the right equipment and the correct permits. That's why we all watch you. Loads done right!
"Open" like truckers have a choice to use the scale. In Norway we have flashing lights 2-3 times before the scales, so its easy to see if there is a control from a long distance. Many places there are alternative routes if you are overweight, to avoid the scales.
Camera work outstanding. Your voiceovers are great. Consider adding comments to some of the complex turns you make. Something like "main street auto repair" does when working on cars.
Your cameras are on point. Love how we get to see the step by step process in heavy haul. I dont got time. Break neck load and go. LOL. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for the memories Doug. Once you affix Oversized Load signs on your truck , every officer and scale operator wants to chat and check you out. Been through about 100 paperwork checks Be safe 😊
Thank you for taking us on these interesting insights. I have a greater appreciation for the jumbo transports on the road and the important work you do.
Hey Doug !!! That was "Stevens City "" Scale you were at !!! Got plenty of stories to tell about that place ,,but would be toooo long for you to read !!!🙃🤔😉 Thanks for the video & ""KEEP"" them coming !!! 👀👀👀👀👍👍👍👍👍
Appreciate this video. I had a CDL for over 30 years but seldom used it. Occasionally drove a water truck or small transport in short hauls. Never had to go through a scale or inspection.
Great video, super camera angles. It would seem that in 2023 there would be an electronic way to ensure you’re properly permitted so you don’t have to stop. Be safe and thanks for the video.
in 2023 you still have to get out of the truck to deliver paperwork to authorities ? They dont know about emails ? what a waste of time for something that should be doable online prior to your departure with the load and communicated trough states.
Love the videos 👍 but please, explain why you had to cross the scales (weigh bridge, here in UK) for a second time 🤷♂️ Especially seeing some trucks drove straight through - I’m confused 🫤
It is pretty common practice at most scales in the USA. The bypass lane is 40 mph and they are worried about not being able to merge properly. I showed the sign in the video to show it wasn’t my idea. I don’t make the rules, I just follow them.
I hate permits. I hope they are smarter people back east than we have out here in the pacific northwest; they don't seem to understand when your dragging 100-plus feet and wide, they can not run you on some dinky back country road
My experience as a driver years ago Virginia scales were always open. Can’t afford to close them too much of a cash cow… they claim safety truth of the matter. It’s all about money?
Most places the pilots go around but in Virginia I’ve been told the pilots need to cross the actual scale with the truck. If the truck gets called around back for inspection the pilots follow because they are eligible for inspection also.
Considering that they have to take a partial weight of the front and then a partial weight of the back due to your length, I wonder if they do some mathematical wizardry to figure out the actual weight, or do they consider oversize loads an extenuating circumstance and just call it "close enough"?
No they can be very picky. If I’m over on any of my axle groupings they will make me order a new permit. Even when you have multiple grouping like with jeeps and boosters it all needs to balance within the permit.
Most state scales are set up in sections according to axle groups and the truck always approach's them on a level surface. The scale master can see if you are completely on the sections. If not, they record the correct axle weights for the good sections and instruct the driver to move as needed to put the improper axle group onto a section for a correct recording. Then all the correct recordings will be added to show the gross weight. The larger problem is that when a driver goes to get a check weigh from the CAT scales that luckybanana showed, those scales are sometimes elevated above the parking lot itself. That will show improper weights on axle groups based on the angle that the truck and trailer would otherwise show based on the lean of the elevation. But this doesn't happen when the truck is legal length. Then extra length is added to the permit application as needed and normally measured bumper-to-bumper.
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Thanks for the compliments. I noticed that the front corners of the trailer were cut to a 45 degree angle. Is that for relief when your pin on axle is mounted?
Hi, please use the closed caption for the hearing impaired and deaf individuals who enjoys watching ur beautiful videos. It will greatly help us to understand what u r saying on certain matters, thank u.
Lots of trucks have PrePass. Its a subscription wireless device up on the windshield thats tied in with your company info and gives you bypasses based on your DOT standing. Good standing means you have less infractions and weight issues. 8/10 times youll get a green light on the prepass and dont have to pull into weight stations.
A scale-house operator in Indiana once told me that they'll pull almost every heavy-haul for a check just to demonstrate to their bosses that their efforts are showing "compliance" with the Regs. It's just a "numbers game."
I’m used to it by now. I’m lucky that I work for a company that runs legit. They can inspect all they want.
Yes, it's good to have the latitude to spend money on the right hauler, with the right equipment and the correct permits. That's why we all watch you. Loads done right!
Wow this is really interesting! I never knew they had Scales like this that are controlled by 1 side. That tunnel sounds like not a fun time haha
"Open" like truckers have a choice to use the scale.
In Norway we have flashing lights 2-3 times before the scales, so its easy to see if there is a control from a long distance.
Many places there are alternative routes if you are overweight, to avoid the scales.
Camera work outstanding. Your voiceovers are great. Consider adding comments to some of the complex turns you make. Something like "main street auto repair" does when working on cars.
Thank you! I’m working on the narration but it’s not my strong suit
Your cameras are on point. Love how we get to see the step by step process in heavy haul. I dont got time. Break neck load and go. LOL. Thanks for a great video.
🤣🤣 I don’t got time either. Spending more time editing videos than driving lately! Not really but still time consuming
I really appreciate the time you take to show us what you go through to keep us entertained
It’s all these nice comments that keep me going 😊
Say to intercom “Got no stinkin’ permit truck won’t start call me a cab now, Sir” 😅
🤣 I mean I guess you could do that but my goal is to get out of there as fast as I can lol
Thanks for the memories Doug. Once you affix Oversized Load signs on your truck , every officer and scale operator wants to chat and check you out. Been through about 100 paperwork checks
Be safe 😊
I’m just thankful this company doesn’t bootleg. I mean they can always find something if they really want but I don’t get nervous about inspections.
I hear you on that one. I just tell them that the big D on the front is for the girls. They all laugh and ususally send me on my way. LOL
First time I hear that one 🤣✌️
Thank you for taking us on these interesting insights. I have a greater appreciation for the jumbo transports on the road and the important work you do.
Thanks for following ✌️
Hey Doug !!! That was "Stevens City "" Scale you were at !!! Got plenty of stories to tell about that place ,,but would be toooo long for you to read !!!🙃🤔😉 Thanks for the video & ""KEEP"" them coming !!! 👀👀👀👀👍👍👍👍👍
Haha all good memories I bet 😜
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Yepper !!! And then some for sure !!! 🙂🙂🙃😜
Always wondered about that
Never had to do it like that before
Appreciate this video. I had a CDL for over 30 years but seldom used it. Occasionally drove a water truck or small transport in short hauls. Never had to go through a scale or inspection.
Happy to put out videos for everyone! Thanks for watching ✌️
That was a walk in the park compared to the Cabazon, Castaic, Truckee scales in Ca!
Yeah I’ve heard stories about Cali DOT
Great video, super camera angles. It would seem that in 2023 there would be an electronic way to ensure you’re properly permitted so you don’t have to stop. Be safe and thanks for the video.
Nothing technically advanced when it comes to transport!
This is America, they are 20 years behind other countries.
in 2023 you still have to get out of the truck to deliver paperwork to authorities ?
They dont know about emails ?
what a waste of time for something that should be doable online prior to your departure with the load and communicated trough states.
Lol there is nothing modern or technically advanced about transport!
Good 'ol Northbound I-81.scales. Fondly remember them, not.
Yea i agree with u
Love the videos 👍 but please, explain why you had to cross the scales (weigh bridge, here in UK) for a second time 🤷♂️ Especially seeing some trucks drove straight through - I’m confused 🫤
It is pretty common practice at most scales in the USA. The bypass lane is 40 mph and they are worried about not being able to merge properly. I showed the sign in the video to show it wasn’t my idea. I don’t make the rules, I just follow them.
I hate permits. I hope they are smarter people back east than we have out here in the pacific northwest; they don't seem to understand when your dragging 100-plus feet and wide, they can not run you on some dinky back country road
Lol nope.. especially with our low bridges everywhere… I’ve been on every country back road in the northeast. And with superloads 🤪
My experience as a driver years ago Virginia scales were always open. Can’t afford to close them too much of a cash cow… they claim safety truth of the matter. It’s all about money?
Isn’t it always!
Dot made scale totally convenient for you. Dont care how much time you waste, this what they call government efficiency
Why do you use such a long trailer when you have only that one thing that seems small on the trailer ?
Because I needed the long trailer for a different load and it was not practical to switch trailers between loads
Beau et bon temps à vous. Bonne route ✌
Merci! 😊
Really interesting, thanks for sharing. What happens if you have a pilot - do they follow across the scales with you?
Most places the pilots go around but in Virginia I’ve been told the pilots need to cross the actual scale with the truck.
If the truck gets called around back for inspection the pilots follow because they are eligible for inspection also.
This was cool great video
I saw one of your trucks on I-20 in Mississippi today. just wondering if it was you?
Nope not me, I’m up in Canada this week. We have a big project down in Louisiana this week, there are a few trucks down there.
Considering that they have to take a partial weight of the front and then a partial weight of the back due to your length, I wonder if they do some mathematical wizardry to figure out the actual weight, or do they consider oversize loads an extenuating circumstance and just call it "close enough"?
No they can be very picky. If I’m over on any of my axle groupings they will make me order a new permit. Even when you have multiple grouping like with jeeps and boosters it all needs to balance within the permit.
Most state scales are set up in sections according to axle groups and the truck always approach's them on a level surface. The scale master can see if you are completely on the sections. If not, they record the correct axle weights for the good sections and instruct the driver to move as needed to put the improper axle group onto a section for a correct recording. Then all the correct recordings will be added to show the gross weight. The larger problem is that when a driver goes to get a check weigh from the CAT scales that luckybanana showed, those scales are sometimes elevated above the parking lot itself. That will show improper weights on axle groups based on the angle that the truck and trailer would otherwise show based on the lean of the elevation. But this doesn't happen when the truck is legal length. Then extra length is added to the permit application as needed and normally measured bumper-to-bumper.
Great explanation and on point about truckstop scales not on level ground 👍
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Thanks for the compliments. I noticed that the front corners of the trailer were cut to a 45 degree angle. Is that for relief when your pin on axle is mounted?
Temisko trailers just like to be different. You wouldn’t normally load a mini deck up beside the gooseneck so I guess it saves a bit of weight.
didny i see you guys doing a heavy haul on highway 23 coming through pikeville kentucky yesterday?
Wasn’t me but very possible. There are 80 of us out there!
Hi, please use the closed caption for the hearing impaired and deaf individuals who enjoys watching ur beautiful videos. It will greatly help us to understand what u r saying on certain matters, thank u.
Ok thanks for thé comment
I second that 😊
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 U welcome!
Got off easy...could of wrote you for not stopping at stop sign just prior to scale.
Lol
Doug. What are the spec's on your western Star.
2020 4900sf, Cummins 565, 18 speed, 3.90 ratio, 14,6K steer 46k rears
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Thanks Doug . Keep them video coming
Interesting. How come some trucks just rolled on past. Then you have to go over the scale on the way out 😅.
Lots of trucks have PrePass. Its a subscription wireless device up on the windshield thats tied in with your company info and gives you bypasses based on your DOT standing. Good standing means you have less infractions and weight issues. 8/10 times youll get a green light on the prepass and dont have to pull into weight stations.
But you can’t use prepass when running oversize permits
Over 150k you call before you get there and they wont pull you in
I did not know that! Thanks
@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 it will say it on the permit.
Ah i81 that tunnel is fucked eh
Jadore les videos frère, mais la va falloir tu mettre un peux de graise sur ta pedal a clutch parceque a gosse pour vrais 😂
🤣🤣🤣 le problem va être réglé bientôt 😉
Dont show this vid anymore, will give dot how to add more scales at cheap price to collect more money
🤣🤣🤣✌️
Waste of time